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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Clear Recovery Center – Outpatient Rehab	18123 Prairie Ave Torrance, CA 90504	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Twin Town Torrance	3828 West Carson Street Torrance, CA 90503	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientIntensive Outpatient+3
Clear Behavioral Health Mental Health Services and Addiction Treatment Programs for Adults and Teens	201 Herondo Street Redondo Beach, CA 90277	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis+3
Lawndale Medical & Mental Health Services	4023 Marine Avenue Lawndale, CA 90260	Detox Service Setting MATOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Detox of Southern California	341 South Meadows Avenue Manhattan Beach, CA 90266	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientDual Diagnosis
BHS Health Center Network (Community Medical Clinic)	2501 West El Segundo Boulevard Hawthorne, CA 90250	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+2
The Coastal Comprehensive Treatment Center	117 East Harry Bridges Boulevard Wilmington, CA 90744	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Tri City Institute	11900 South Avalon Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90061	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Inglewood Area Alcohol & Drug	400 S La Brea Ave Inglewood, CA 90301	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Word of Life Ministry	1303 W 88th Street Los Angeles, CA 90044	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Tom Redgate Memorial Recovery Center	1775 Chestnut Ave Long Beach, CA 90813	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
BHS Flossie Lewis Center	351 East 6th Street Long Beach, CA 90802	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+2
CNV Detox – Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Los Angeles	5919 W 74th St Los Angeles, CA 90045	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
BAART Programs Lynwood	11682 Atlantic Avenue Lynwood, CA 90262	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercare
Muse Treatment	11241 Lucerne Avenue Culver City, CA 90230	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+5

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Torrance, CA

Torrance is located within Los Angeles County’s Service Planning Area 8 (SPA 8), the South Bay region that also includes Redondo Beach, Gardena, Hawthorne, and Carson.

Detox facilities here operate under a two-layer regulatory structure: the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) licenses residential SUD facilities and certifies outpatient programs statewide, while the LA County Department of Public Health’s Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) division provides county-level contracting, oversight, and funding for publicly supported treatment. Providers must also obtain an American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Level of Care designation, required as a condition of DHCS licensure since 2024, giving patients a standardized clinical benchmark when comparing facilities.

Families trying to choose a detox center in Torrance should verify both the DHCS license and ASAM Level of Care designation when comparing providers.

For people without private insurance, the LA County safety net in SPA 8 centers on Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (1000 W Carson St, Torrance), a county-operated hospital offering medically supervised detox, opioid treatment, and MAT services. Harbor-UCLA accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, and most public insurance, and is the primary point of access for county-funded withdrawal management in the South Bay. The SAPC helpline (800-854-7771, 24/7) connects callers to available beds and publicly funded providers countywide.

California’s March 2024 Proposition 1 directed a $6.38 billion behavioral health infrastructure bond toward expanding residential and outpatient treatment capacity statewide, with a focus on co-occurring mental health and SUD care. LA County has also scaled its harm reduction and treatment investments substantially since 2017, a local policy environment that affects both public program availability and the clinical standards private facilities in Torrance are held to.

Paying for Detox in Torrance

Detox costs in Torrance span a wide range depending on level of care and facility type. California’s insurance parity laws and the state’s robust Drug Medi-Cal system give residents more financial pathways to treatment than most states, but the gap between listed rates and actual out-of-pocket costs is significant.

Understanding how much detox costs before you call can help you ask the right questions during intake.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Torrance?

Costs in Torrance follow Los Angeles County averages, since most providers draw from the same regional workforce and facility market. The level of medical supervision, length of stay, and whether a facility carries dual-diagnosis capability are the primary cost drivers.

$2,500 to $10,000 total for a 5 to 7 day hospital-based detox ($500 to $1,500 per day)

Medical Detox

$6,000 to $30,000 for a 30-day residential program; premium or dual-diagnosis programs can exceed $50,000

Inpatient Rehab

$3,000 to $10,000 per month for an intensive outpatient program (IOP)

Outpatient Rehab

$500 to $2,000 per month for outpatient MAT, depending on medication and counseling intensity

Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in Torrance

Medicare

Medicare covers medically supervised detox under Part A (inpatient hospital stays) and Part B (outpatient services and opioid treatment programs, including methadone and buprenorphine). Part D covers prescription MAT medications. Your cost-sharing depends on the type of facility you choose and your specific plan.

Medicaid

Los Angeles County participates fully in California’s Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS), so Medi-Cal covers the full continuum of SUD care, including medically supervised detox, residential treatment, outpatient services, and medication-assisted treatment. Most Medi-Cal enrollees pay zero out-of-pocket for covered services at certified providers. LA County also covers qualifying uninsured residents through the My Health LA program, including people regardless of immigration status.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Cost should not prevent someone from getting help. Several local and state options exist for people without private insurance or the means to pay out-of-pocket.

LA County SAPC / Substance Abuse Service Helpline (SASH)

LA County funds no-cost SUD treatment for residents on Medi-Cal or My Health LA through a network of SAPC-contracted providers. Call 800-854-7771 (24/7) to connect with available beds and services in SPA 8 and beyond.

My Health LA

Uninsured LA County residents, including undocumented individuals, can access free primary care and SUD treatment through the My Health LA program. Enrollment is available through SAPC and community health centers.

Veterans programs

Veterans in the South Bay can access addiction treatment through the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles), which provides medically supervised detox and MAT at no charge for eligible veterans. The VA’s mental health and SUD programs are accessible to veterans with any discharge status.

Sliding scale and FQHC programs

Several Federally Qualified Health Centers serving the South Bay use income-based sliding fee scales, so a person with low income may pay little or nothing for outpatient detox and MAT.

California opioid settlement funds

California and LA County receive ongoing payments from opioid litigation settlements, directed toward expanding community-based detox access and MAT programs. These investments have increased publicly funded beds and reduced wait times at safety-net providers since 2022.

Torrance, California Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Licensing and Certification Division

DHCS licenses all residential nonmedical SUD facilities in California and certifies outpatient SUD treatment programs. All licensed facilities must maintain an ASAM Level of Care designation as a condition of licensure since 2024. Consumers can verify a facility’s license status through the DHCS online portal. Learn more at dhcs.ca.gov.

LA County Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC)

SAPC administers contracts with community-based SUD providers in LA County, sets service and quality standards for publicly funded programs, and operates the Substance Abuse Service Helpline (800-854-7771) that connects residents to available treatment. Learn more at publichealth.lacounty.gov.

The Joint Commission (Voluntary Accreditation)

Many private detox facilities in the South Bay voluntarily seek Joint Commission accreditation, which signals compliance with national clinical quality and safety standards. Accreditation is not required by California law but is widely used as a credibility signal by consumers and insurers. Learn more at jointcommission.org.

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Torrance

Medication-assisted treatment is widely available in the Torrance area. Medication-assisted detox is recognized by DHCS, SAMHSA, and ASAM as the standard of care for opioid and alcohol withdrawal management.

Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade)

Available at many outpatient clinics, primary care providers, and OTPs in the Torrance area. Prescribers must hold a DEA registration and document an opioid use disorder diagnosis. Under Medi-Cal and the DMC-ODS, buprenorphine does not require prior authorization, making access faster than in many other states. Both the sublingual form (Suboxone) and the extended-release injectable (Sublocade) are available locally.

Methadone

Restricted to DHCS-certified Narcotic Treatment Programs (NTPs). Patients typically attend a clinic daily for observed dosing, particularly at the start of treatment. Harbor-UCLA Medical Center operates an opioid treatment program in Torrance and accepts Medi-Cal. Methadone is fully covered by Medi-Cal with no cost-sharing for eligible enrollees.

Naltrexone (Vivitrol)

Naltrexone requires no special clinic or licensing, can be prescribed by any DEA-registered provider, and carries no abuse potential. The monthly injectable formulation (Vivitrol) is widely used for both opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder in outpatient settings throughout the South Bay. Medi-Cal covers both oral and injectable forms.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Torrance

Torrance and the broader South Bay are part of LA County’s coordinated harm reduction network. Because fentanyl is involved in more than half of all accidental overdose deaths countywide, overdose prevention resources are a critical part of the local public health response.

Whether someone is actively using substances, supporting a family member, or working in recovery, knowing where to access free fentanyl resources and naloxone can save a life. The organizations below serve Torrance residents directly or through nearby access points in SPA 8.

LA County SAPC Engagement and Overdose Prevention (EOP) Hubs

Sterile syringe distribution and collection Naloxone kits and overdose response education Fentanyl test strip distribution HIV and hepatitis C testing plus treatment referrals

LA County SAPC funds a network of Engagement and Overdose Prevention Hubs across all eight Service Planning Areas, including sites serving the South Bay. These drop-in programs require no ID and carry no cost, and they also offer wound care and links to housing, mental health, and SUD treatment. In fiscal year 2022-2023, EOP Hubs distributed naloxone to tens of thousands of people and made over 1,700 SUD treatment referrals each quarter.

publichealth.lacounty.gov

Community Health Project Los Angeles (CHPLA), OEND Program

Naloxone distribution at fixed weekly access points Overdose recognition and response training Linkage to SUD treatment and services Resources for people who use drugs

CHPLA coordinates the countywide Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) program under a contract with the LA County Department of Health Services. The closest fixed Naloxone Access Point to Torrance is the Long Beach site at the Multi-Service Center, 1301 W 12th St, Long Beach. CHPLA also operates mobile outreach in South LA. Services are free and require no ID.

chpla.org

End Overdose

Free naloxone mailed to homes across LA County Fentanyl test strip distribution Multilingual overdose prevention training Training at community events, schools, and treatment centers

End Overdose distributes naloxone and fentanyl test strips countywide, including to South Bay and Torrance-area residents, through both a mail-order model and in-person events. In 2024, the organization distributed 36,175 doses of naloxone and 18,825 fentanyl test strips across LA County and trained over 24,000 people in overdose response. The mail program removes transportation and stigma as barriers to access.

endoverdose.net

LA County Library Naloxone Program

Free naloxone (Narcan) distribution Free fentanyl test strips On-site overdose response video training No ID, insurance, or appointment required

Since 2023, LA County Library has partnered with LA County DPH and DHCS to distribute free naloxone and fentanyl test strips at select branches every Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The nearest participating branch to Torrance is the Lawndale Library. Brief video training on administering naloxone is provided before pickup.

lacountylibrary.org

Detox Statistics in Torrance, California

The South Bay and broader Los Angeles County are showing encouraging signs of progress on overdose deaths, driven by expanded harm reduction investments, wider naloxone access, and more available treatment. Fentanyl and methamphetamine remain the primary substances driving treatment demand and overdose risk in the region.

22% Decline in Overdose Deaths Countywide (2024)

Drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths in Los Angeles County fell from 3,137 in 2023 to 2,438 in 2024, the lowest total since 2019 and the largest single-year drop in county history. Source: LA County Department of Public Health.

1,263 Fentanyl Deaths in 2024

Fentanyl overdose deaths in Los Angeles County declined 37% from 2023 to 2024, dropping to 1,263, the first reduction since the county began routine toxicology testing for fentanyl. Source: LA County DPH SAPC.

Methamphetamine and Alcohol Drive Most Treatment Admissions

Methamphetamine accounted for 30% of primary-substance admissions to publicly funded LA County treatment programs in fiscal year 2022-2023, followed by alcohol at 27%, and heroin and prescription opioids at 16.2% and 14.9%. Source: LA County SAPC Annual Treatment Report.

FAQs About Detox in Torrance, CA

Does LA County fund free or low-cost detox for Torrance residents?

Yes. LA County’s Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) division funds a network of contracted providers offering no-cost SUD treatment, including medically supervised detox, to residents who qualify through Medi-Cal or the My Health LA program. The 24/7 Substance Abuse Service Helpline at 800-854-7771 can identify available placements in SPA 8 and connect callers same-day.

Does Medi-Cal cover inpatient detox in Torrance?

Yes. Los Angeles County participates in California’s Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS), which covers medically supervised detox, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and MAT for eligible enrollees. Most Medi-Cal recipients owe no copays or premiums for covered SUD services at DMC-certified providers. Confirm DMC certification with any facility before admission.

What is the difference between inpatient and outpatient detox, and how do I know which I need?

Inpatient detox involves 24/7 medical supervision in a facility, typically over five to seven days, and is recommended for people withdrawing from alcohol, benzodiazepines, or opioids with severe dependence, or anyone with a history of withdrawal seizures or co-occurring medical conditions. Outpatient detox involves scheduled daily or near-daily clinical visits and works for people with stable housing, support systems, and lower withdrawal risk. Our guide, Do I really need inpatient detox?, walks through the clinical factors that help determine the right level of care.

Can I access medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in Torrance without going to a full residential program?

Yes. MAT is available through several outpatient settings in Torrance and the surrounding South Bay, including primary care clinics, federally qualified health centers, and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center’s MAT program at 1000 W Carson St. Buprenorphine prescriptions do not require a residential program, and naltrexone can be initiated in most outpatient settings. Call the SAPC helpline (800-854-7771) to find a Medi-Cal-accepting MAT provider near you.

How can veterans in Torrance access addiction treatment?

Veterans in the Torrance area can access medically supervised detox and long-term SUD treatment through the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System at 11301 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles. VA services cover the full continuum of addiction care, including detox, residential treatment, and outpatient MAT, at no cost for eligible veterans. Veterans can call 1-800-827-1000 or contact their VA patient advocate to begin enrollment and intake.

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